Head to head · Utility

John Deere 4520 (2005-2014) vs Mahindra 1538

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 4520 (2005-2014)

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 4520 (2005-2014) specs
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MahindraModel B

Mahindra 1538

Utility

power
38.7 hp
displacement
167 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 1538 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)
vs
MahindraMahindra 1538

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 1538 higher · +18 ci (+12%)
4520 (2005-2014)149 ci
1538167 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4520 (2005-2014) is in the 39th percentile; 1538 is in the 45th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4520 (2005-2014)4
15384
Median Utility Tractor4

4520 (2005-2014) is in the 50th percentile; 1538 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 4520 (2005-2014) higher · +4 (+50%)
4520 (2005-2014)12
15388
Median Utility Tractor12

4520 (2005-2014) is in the 50th percentile; 1538 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

Length

= Effectively tied
4520 (2005-2014)128 in
1538128 in
Median Utility Tractor137 in

4520 (2005-2014) is in the 38th percentile; 1538 is in the 38th · 4,659 models

4520 (2005-2014) (A)1538 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 1538Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMahindra—
Model4520 (2005-2014)1538—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 1538Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMahindra—
Model4042TMahindra—
Power OutputNot recorded38.7hp—
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,400RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement149ci167ci▲ 1538+18 ci · +12%
Bore3.4in3.5in▲ 1538+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4.1in4.3in▲ 1538+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 1538Difference
TypePower shuttleConstant mesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 1538Difference
Length128in128inSame
Width65.4in62in▲ 4520 (2005-2014)+3.4 in · +5%
HeightNot recorded91.5in—
Operating WeightNot recorded3,186lb—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 1538Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydraulic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 1538Difference
TypeRear PTOIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded2,000rpm—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 1538Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16x7—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded24x11.2—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 1538Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity3,130lb2,646lb▲ 4520 (2005-2014)+484 lb · +18%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 1538Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydraulic power—
Brake TypeWet discWet discSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 1538Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 1538Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 39th percentile (149 ci)B · 45th percentile (167 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Length

median 137 in
A · 38th percentile (128 in)B · 38th percentile (128 in)

Width

median 66 in
A · 49th percentile (65.4 in)B · 41st percentile (62 in)
A · 4520 (2005-2014)B · 1538Median Utility Tractor
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